How to Oxidize (Age) New Wood & Get A Vintage Look

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Hey all. I made an updated version of this video over here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfchp6JmtOKgZI It takes into account most of the great questions you've left over the years (and that I just didn't think of at the time). Let me know what you think.

[@jamesleesley]

Hello, is this what you used to coat it (link below)? Also, would you happen to know what the difference is using a simply finish and using the Vermont Coatings you used? Thanks. www.amazon.com/Vermont-Natural-Coatings-Furniture-Finish/dp/B002MMMR14/ref=pd_ybh_a_10?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZNY7S0K91J4PR67Z4EVR

[@jamesleesley]

Note that the Vermont Coatings that I linked to on Amazon says "Made Green" on the bottom of the can. I'm not sure why, but is that the same stuff you used?

[@remingtonlandyn5862]

i realize I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good website to watch newly released series online ?

[@jalenorion2622]

@Remington Landyn flixportal

[@remingtonlandyn5862]

@Jalen Orion thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!!

[@debbymccormack6525]

Your son will always remember being in the workshop and spending time with you. That's priceless!

[@GadgetsandGrain]

He's my little helper :)

[@cadmium7690]

That's as touching or more so, than the video technique

[@ItsJustMeMcKee]

So true, I spent many hours with my dad in the workshop, and to this day I'm still close and love doing things with him.

[@guyh.4553]

AGREED!!!! That is how I learned how to do woodworking was with my dad. Even with his dementia, he still wants to do projects with me

[@danalaniz7314]

Very nice. I tried the steel wool method but wasn't very happy with it. Your video has inspired me to try again. So cool that you include your son in the work. My dad did that with me and I still remember it at 70 years old. Thanks for posting!

[@zerobambiro]

Sounds sweet 😊

[@hrlnmlclm]

My kind of tutorial. Less talk, straight to the point demonstration.

[@RebeccaAndFamily]

My kind of video as well!

[@connieyun8197]

YUP!!!Very clear. Better than a lot of talk. I like the fat little boy, he is so cute.

[@grahamcore210]

Halcyon

[@arturohornedo3255]

I was just thinking the same!

[@Pamsmith59]

LOVE that your little son is right there beside you. Way to be a great Dad! Oh, and thanks for the great distressing tips :)

[@michaelkidd6645]

This is the BEST tutorial I've ever seen! He doesn't waist a second! Thanks man!

[@wsksklyn2541]

Best tutorial using this technique so far. Can't wait to try it out. Your young assistant is adorable.

[@Robocoppat]

finally someone who explained the wood aging process in lamens terms. GREAT video and Great Job. and tell your son he did a great job. consider me a subscriber.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

+patrick mcglone Much appreciated! Thanks Patrick!

[@ccummings4892]

I truly agree with you 😉

[@johnrhodes3350]

Layman's

[@9700am]

Excellent vid, and I really like the written method in the link. I am really impressed with the finished colour. Here in the UK, Pine is the most commonly available timber. It’s hard to make look good, but your presentation has changed that for me. Many thanks.🇬🇧

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Cheers!

[@michigangirl3089]

So here's what happened when I tried this today. When I put the tea on first and THEN the vinegar/steel wool mixture, it turned a dark gray. When I put the vinegar mixture on and THEN the tea, it turned a rustic, barnwood brownish gray color. I tried it on a piece of Ikea unfinished pine (a shelf that was delivered damaged, which made for great stain testing!). My vinegar mixture was made two days ago, so tomorrow I'm going to test it out again and see what happens.

[@michigangirl3089]

I'm loving the color!! I only left mine for two days, then sanded it. Wish I could show you, it's beautiful!! Didn't do the tea, thought it was much too gray for what I wanted. It's perfect!!

[@nekotfarmer]

Thanks for the follow up!

[@elizabethmole-daren5702]

I used your method to age the new wood used ti repair the playhouse I made 30 years ago. It worked perfectly. Thanks

[@mydesignstutorials]

Are you Serious? This is the BEST Stain tutorial. Been looking for an alternative process. Will check out your other tutorials. Pretty sure I will subscribe. Thank you, thank you, thank you. P.S. and thank you for just “getting to the point”.

[@nelsonw2096]

Nice work. Straight up and simple. One thing I learned from experience is that if you leave that SOS pad in the vinegar for > a week it turns to rust and you get a messy rust coating on your boards that doesn't look like anything and doesn't really clean up. In other words, throw that stuff out after a week if you have leftover. Cheers

[@TheOldElement]

Your little guy reminds me of the days in the shop when I was a young boy. Epic job on making a video and memorys that will last a life time!

[@guyh.4553]

Great video! Wow! What a finish! As was said earlier, less talk more show. The thing that I REALLY LIKE is the written description & instructions you've added. Kudos!

[@viennagriffin]

So glad I came across your tutorial. I was about to spend more money than needed at the hardware store on stains. You explained the procedure thoroughly and I can't wait to do my dining room table top with this finish. Great job to you and your son.

[@danalaniz7314]

This is just the color combination I was looking for. Looks so much better than others posted online. Thanks a lot.

Finally found someone who is giving nice finnish to wood, and not just simply smashing it ramdomly, and trying painting like it was a bob ross artwork

[@RebeccaAndFamily]

Great video! Your video has the clearest instructions I have seen on KZbin yet!

[@GadgetsandGrain]

+RebeccaAndFamily Thanks!

[@sg4682]

Finally a video that shows how exactly to get that grey wood look - many thanks sir

[@danabeeproductions6212]

Thank you~Am building a pallet coffee table for my niece. This is EXACTLY what she likes in colour. Got the industrial casters and we will knock this out of the soccer park!

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Good luck!

[@artsmith103]

I just bought a cheap entertainment center I'm going to use as a kitchenette counter in the man cave I'm building that has a color similar to this. Plan to install pine Waynes coating. Now I have a plan for the wood treatment.

[@tlcafj60]

Thanks for the tutorial. Very concise, no extra talking and you have the link right there for more info. I have 1/2 a room of shiplap to do this weekend and this is really going to help.

[@lgbabbs]

This is THE best video for the aging process - thank you! Your little sidekick is priceless!

[@lonniecrook1684]

Just the result I was looking for. Good video, simple process. Well done. Will be truying it out on a dog gate for my my son's house. Thank you!!

[@tim-hill]

Perfect! I just bought new 2x6 tongue and groove pine for a desk top. I wasn't too happy with getting new pine, but now I can't wait to use it!

[@sheilamaclean968]

Great - no unnecessary dialogue, just show me! Thanks, can't wait to try on an old chest of drawers top!

[@ooloncolluphid7904]

Good stuff, man. I was introduced to using tea a long time ago, but I hadn't used it in conjunction with anything. Gonna have to try this in the shop this week! Oh, and thank you for giving us actual _information,_ rather than the ubiquitous click-bait "see my website for the rest" crap. Liked & Subbed.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks! I do what I can.

[@christy8771]

I love this video! Like everyone mentioned, I like it is straightforward and to the point. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@siamiaw]

many thanks for the tips !! no more cash waste for me to buy wood stain at hardware store. thank you soo much. may the force be with u :)

[@loft4me]

Would you say that the steel wool/vinegar brew discolors not by staining, but by chemical reaction? I ask this because the painting in the first few seconds using the steel wool solution looks clear, but then darkens after a few seconds. Then, what appears to be a brief time lapse at 1:42 shows the wood darkening on its own. This is the look I am trying to achieve with wood for my diorama, which is the black hue (not brown), that signifies severely bleached wood from the elements. Thanks for the clip.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

I think that's exactly what's going on here, Stan. Good luck on your project and feel free to shoot my some pictures on Facebook - facebook.com/gadgetsandgrain/

[@kiwicedric687]

I thought nothing would happen with acetate (steel oxyde) on pine because of lack of tannin to react with. I forgot tea spread before has probably tannins in, well done ! 😉

[@ageckomiller]

Doing this finish on my yugo m70 ab2 handguards with a twotone finish on the steel to match the grays and blacks.

[@bigstackD]

Cool simple and easy to do at home👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁👍🏻

[@castironbakerysourdough2093]

At the time mark 1:53 I see images on the wood as you are applying the poly. Do you have a tutorial on how to do that, and/or what is that called? (I tried searching for "watermarking wood" but it came up with only repairs) Thanks!

[@PeritoSmrdiTo]

Great video! :) Kid is cute and the music is awesome too!! :) Good luck!

[@charleneevans5194]

PS I am starting the first step of tea application tonight, so hope to hear soon! Thank you!! Great video, I must have tried tons of stains to get look and nothing until I yours.

[@lisamiller5311]

going to try technique, like the way you explained each step, thank you!

[@isaacmadhavan]

Great result - with such a simple technique! Thank you for sharing.

[@dawoodajajmi5204]

Well done, you are a creative I wish you success 👍👍👍very good

[@renobtankit6019]

Love the look of the treated wood, good job.

[@180SecondIdeas]

Excellent. Enjoyable and informative. Solid production value. Thanks.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

+180 Second Ideas Thank you!

[@Mombierella]

Great tutorial. Like how it is just presented very simply. 👍

[@weston217]

A wire wheel and a slow pace will give you great results too. Almost like it was reclaimed driftwood

[@varunmehta6097]

Hi.. This looks gr8.. How long would the woods oxidation last if we use this on external elevation of my house..

[@TruthSayer2007]

50 people need a hug.

[@Apassionist]

Wow, I am so impressed! All of this is readily available in the house!!!!! I wanted to ask, if I wanted to use a metallic gilding wax over this, would it work? Also how would I protect it then? Thanks in advance!

[@mikeatencio3273]

I think putting it outside in direct sunlight makes it turn gray. The UV activates the tannins in the wood for a gray color. Excellent video. Like it. Try the sunlight thing and pm me if you liked it or not. Thanks

[@jungsomewhat]

Not much tannins in pine that’s why the tea bags i guess

[@mxmlnslzr]

at 1:54 the wood has some graphics on it. how is it done?

[@jameshancock7285]

Enjoyed this video. Will definitely be trying this. I'm trying to give new wood a sun bleached look. Do you have a video on how to do that?

[@waynenelson4544]

I made a 24 x 30 frame for a puzzle I put together and used pine 1 x 4 and this recipe for stain except I didn't read it close enough and used a different number steel wool and not the recommended #0000 and I was impressed with the results. Maybe cause I did it lol

[@GadgetsandGrain]

+Wayne Nelson Thanks for sharing, Wayne. Would love to see how it turned out. Feel free to post a photo on my Facebook page or Twitter feed. Or send me an email: jeremy [at] gadgetsandgrain.com

[@_lefeves]

Awesome! I'll definitely be trying this soon.

[@coreybyrum]

Awesome, concise video, thanks! What steps should I include to get a more dark brown finish? As opposed to the slate dark grey look in the video.

[@chriscoutino4703]

It looks awesome but I'll like to know if I use coarse grade will increase the color or any advice that you can help me with

[@Kikilang60]

Thanks, nice video. I was trying to figure out how to remove the color from wood. I've seen people use bleach, but knew someone who could turn yellow pine a grayish with. They never told me how to do it.

[@1AXMRDR]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing your technique. Great results.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks for watching!

[@RNicolasRuvalcaba]

The vinegar steel wool oxidation mixture is also known as "iron acetate", you can also purchase pre-made mixtures that are typically called "fuming liquids". You're welcome ;)

[@lschiaffino]

Hello, and thanks for your video. Would you recommend this method of staining wood for carved spoons? I've started spoon carving a few months ago, and I've seen that some people stain their spoons with this method, but I feel funny about the steel wool, in the surface of the spoon. Thanks for your comments!

[@ΑνδρέαςΑνδριτσόπουλος]

Do you think I might have to prepare the double proportion for aging a table desk? Thanxxx in advance!!!

[@runforrestrun1965]

And how does vinegar alone look like? Seen plenty of vids it with steel wool but it always gives a grey blacking look, I really just want an aged look.

[@kenormsby6702]

Is there a way to do a whole deck.like this? The ferrous colour is much nicer than the regular grey/silver oxidation of cedar.

[@manyam5794]

Thank you for the great video. ...❤️ your little helper!!! I tried the vinegar solution (no tea) and my chairs are dark... please let me know how to make them a lighter colour ( grey with golden wood tones) It takes for ever to sand them and still a very light grey colour remains. Any easy technique besides sanding? Thank you...😊

[@angiechilds2372]

How does this technique work on Maple? I love this look and are hoping to do it on my kitchen cabinets.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

I don't know - I haven't tried it on maple yet. Try it out on a test piece of maple and see what you get. Testing first is always a good idea.

[@1AGRIPPINAONE]

Great lesson, quick and easy, thanks!

[@othmanmarei9246]

Awesome video .. beautiful results... big like

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaysontorres2439]

Will any flavor tea work? I’m an Earl Grey chap... Serious question...

[@jeffreywarrenpark9149]

Yes, Earl Grey will work. Essentially, any variation of black tea will work. The more concentrated the brew is, the better it will do the job. The key component of this part of the chemistry is the amount of "Tannin", (Tannic Acid), present. The more tannin, the darker the staining will be.

[@nangan838]

Great video! Does the technique work on pine wood?

[@woodmoodmc8916]

Well done! For outdoor wich product would you recomend afetrr the vinegar? Thanks!

[@josephblazei1126]

Please don't completely seal the jar. The production of iron acetate creates hydrogen gas, which when contained can be unsafe. I use a coffee filter and the lid ring to keep junk out of my acetate stain, but still allow gasses to escape. A latex/nitrile glove works too, as it allows for expansion of the gasses, instead of keeping them compressed in the jar.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Great tip!

[@ThePinkpanther118]

Joseph Blazei hello i want teek finsh teek color on Afghanistani cedarwood (diyar wood) help pleas

[@Diaz1382]

Thanks ! U make it look easy something I’m definitely going to try

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Good luck!

[@LeoSantos-cn2hh]

Awesome video, My only question is , since you used a vinegar base what kind of poly would you use to protect an entire floor?

[@andythurlow1614]

Great video, thanks. Would this work ok on a pine stair case that I've just put into an small French cottage. It obviously looks too new and were undecided about colours untilbwe saw you class video. Were thinking of doing the underside too. Thanks again

[@GadgetsandGrain]

As long at the wood is unfinished, it would work. Try testing it first on a large piece of the pine you are using for stair case before doing the whole thing.

[@andythurlow1614]

Gadgets and Grain Thanks so much for your time to reply and again for the video

[@karnige5804]

so i followed your tutorial. I sanded down an ikea countertop island and the stain made it very dark. looks cool but definitely not the grey weathered I wanted. wonder what kind of wood it was to cause it. i should post a pic when im done distressing the 2 chairs and frame of the island

[@GadgetsandGrain]

Hey. Send me a photo when you get a chance. [e-mail]

[@masu121]

that looks amazing! defo trying this but i wanted a white look rather than black do yoh know how to get a white effect?

[@Antidogma07]

I have also used the same technique on wood species that are low in tannin by pre-treating them with black tea. My only two questions are: 1) did you wash the steel wool with a mild detergent to remove oils? and 2) did you have to make a whole in the lid of the jar to allow for the reaction gas to escape?

[@GadgetsandGrain]

+Paul Antidogma Great questions! I did not wash the steel wool. And I did seal the jar initially. The top eventually popped because of the pressure from the escaping hydrogen, so I do recommend leaving the lid slightly open.

[@robertmcclintock6851]

Will brown malt vinegar work as well? Epic job 👌

[@deniseramosgonzalez4799]

Loved how you went straight to the point. Was that a Cal Poly sweatshirt? I’m here in the central coast myself 😊 For my next project I will definitely try this.

[@jackjax532]

Hi, looks great. Will you please tell me if I can put an oil poly or a water based polycrylic on top? Thank You.

[@GadgetsandGrain]

+Jack Tate You can use both. The one I used in this video is actually made of dairy by-products.

[@rogerbockman8654]

Awesome video, very well done! Thanks for sharing your ideas and doing it in a no nonsense, straightforward way. Gotta say I love the song too, may I ask where you found it? Keep up the good work!

[@africancichlids3011]

if you had waited until the steel wool completely dissolved , would it have made the end product darker , i like how it has the greyish look , did that happen because of the tannings in the tea bags ? i have some 0000 steel wool im gonna try it thanks

[@johnnymensi1865]

That is just what I have been looking for. OMG!!

[@danalmeida5380]

I'm sure this can be done with rough sawn pine?

[@HiVizCamo]

Nice upload thanks! Thinking of doing this to boards used on a porch ceiling, semi-exposed in a wintery climate. How would this finish survive out there? Also, I think the common species used for that (t&g, beadboard etc.) is pine, but how would this procedure do on pine?

[@GadgetsandGrain]

If the the ceiling is going to be exposed the elements, it will probably need retouching every few years, so just be prepared for that. As for pine, what you see in the this video is exactly what to expect - I used pine as well :)

[@PhoenixForceTravelAgency]

(Insert slow clap) My man!!!! That’s exactly the look I was trying to create!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@charleneevans5194]

HI! I tried this application on a pine sample and love it for a farmhouse table my husband built! My question is... I like your second sample ( without poly ) because it is more gray than brown- I saw you mentioned poly will change the color! Have you tried a poly that has not changed the color? I want more gray than brown, thoughts?

[@tweakerkid]

You don't have to buy steel wool, I just use old pallet nails that are left over in our log burner.

[@amyd5986]

Love the tutorial and Can't wait to try it! What sealer would you recommend that would not change the color result?

[@GadgetsandGrain]

I don’t have a good answer for that yet, Amy. I’m hoping to re-do this video soon and experiment with different finishes.

[@lucilacrottoposse]

hey, love your video, i`ve tried this but had problems with the vinegar odor, how do you solve that? greetings from Argentina

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

Any ideas how to get more an antique in the brown spectrum >

[@steverushaw8761]

Just the one question..what strength vinegar are you using really struggling to find and distilled white vinegar in the UK over 5%... Love this aged finish...

[@GadgetsandGrain]

It’s the same over here in the US - 5%

[@MsPlancon]

Thank you Gadgets & Grain, this was helpful! If I want a lighter brown and more grey/weathered tones what would you suggest for pine wood?

[@GadgetsandGrain]

I recently replaced coffee with tea and it gave me a much more brown hue than what is shown in this video, so you can try that. If you even need to lighten the color, you can always achieve that through sanding. Hope that helps.

[@Irenef7]

very nice, made it look easy!!

[@rtmcfarland2122]

How do you deal with any wood filler that might have had to be put not o cover gaps, nail holes and such? When applied as directed the stainable wood filler did not change at all. Is there a solution to this problem? Thought about using grey stain to cover the filler but it is highly visible after dried.

[@crystalmorgan1234]

This was a great video! You stated you can save the solution. Will that affect how it performs, the longer you wait to use it? Also, do you know how long the left over solution is good for?

[@Dr.EnéasNeto]

Love it, amazing video!

[@purplewillowart]

LOVE this technique..It was just what I have been looking for, for a very long time...Question: Can actual stain replace the tea stain or would it end up too dark..

[@GadgetsandGrain]

It depends on how dark the stain is, and I'm not sure how the chemicals in the stain would react to the steel wool solution. The tea just helps to give the wood some natural tannins. Good luck!

[@SpookyChaat]

Oooomg this is brilliant. I am gonna try thissss

[@jocelynattard4946]

I am going to use this method on my kitchen.Do you recommend it? Do you think the colour will last?

[@Dmitriy-SDI]

what about vinegar smell? How long does it take to go away?

[@philliphinkle2812]

I've used this before for a grey tint, does the tea help get the brown tint or I'd that a different wood?